Lead sponsor of public programs at Lefferts Historic House:

Programs at Lefferts Historic House are supported, in part, by public funds from:

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Lefferts is one of 23 historic houses in the New York City Parks system and receives support from:

Programs at Lefferts Historic House are also made possible in part, through contributions from
JP Morgan Chase Foundation; Barclays/Net Community Alliance; New York State Council on the Humanities; The Rudin Foundation; the Sulzberger Foundation; the Laura B. Volger Foundation, and the generous support of our elected leaders in Washington, Albany, and New York City.
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Lefferts Historic House represents more than 200 years of New York City history. Lefferts is a great place to add a bit of education to a day of fun for young Park visitors. It’s located in the Park’s "Children’s Corner," right near the Carousel and the Prospect Park Zoo, and is also a unique place to hold a child’s birthday party. 

Hours

December and February
Saturday – Sunday & holidays, 12 - 4 p.m.
Holiday Openings:
Winter Recess: December 26 - January 2
Midwinter Recess: February 20 - 24

Events at Lefferts Historic House are free for children. A suggested admission is requested of adults visiting the interior of the House on weekends. 

About

Built by a Dutch family in the 18th century farming village of Flatbush, Lefferts Historic House interprets the history of Brooklyn’s environment from pre-Colonial times until the present, using its working garden, historic artifacts, and documents, as well as period rooms and exhibits.


Visitors to Lefferts play with traditional tools, toys, and games and have the unique chance to engage in farming activities. Families also participate in craft activities such as candle making, sewing, butter churning, and making fire with flint and steel. Special weekend programs follow the seasonal patterns of rural life: springtime’s Flax & Fleece Fest , Summer Songs & Stories, fall’s Harvest Days, the Winter Festival, and the Annual Quilt Show. 


Visitors to Lefferts get to play amazing games from the past.

Want to practice your "Nine Man Morris" before returning to Lefferts? Click here.

Please note: The first floor, where all craft and game activities take place, is wheelchair accessible.



An American Family Grows in Brooklyn: The Lefferts Family Papers at Brooklyn Historical Society

Lefferts is on TV!  On "It's My Park" | Quilt exhibit on NY1 | Freedom Strut on NY1  | Courtesy of The History Channel

History
For more details on the history of Lefferts Historic House click here.

Events
To see all our upcoming events at Lefferts Historic House click here. 

School Groups

School Programs are suspended. 

We understand the importance of these programs to your students’ education and we hope to have the resources in the future to bring them back. Until then we encourage teachers to visit the Park on independent field trips and enjoy Brooklyn’s greatest outdoor classroom.

Groups can visit the Prospect Park Audubon Center or Lefferts Historic House during public hours or by making an appointment. Call (718) 287-3400 x 303 for the Audubon Center and (718) 789-2822 x301 for Lefferts Historic House.

 Birthday Parties 

Reservations should be made well in advance for weekend birthday parties at Lefferts Historic House. The package includes a one-hour activity program designed by the museum staff for up to 15 children. Call (718) 287-6215 or visit the Lefferts Historic House party page for details.
Download a PDF map of the Children's Corner.

Directions

Lefferts Historic House is located at the Children’s Corner, inside the Park’s Willink Entrance, at the intersection of Flatbush and Ocean Avenues and Empire Boulevard.

By Public Transportation: (MTA map)
• Q, S, or B Train to Prospect Park station
• B-16 Bus to Ocean Ave. and Empire Blvd.
• B-41 Bus to Flatbush Ave. and Empire Blvd.
• B-43 Bus to Ocean Ave. and Empire Blvd.
• B-48 Bus to Flatbush Ave. and Empire Blvd.

By Car:
• From Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges: Take Flatbush Ave. to Grand Army Plaza, continue on Flatbush until Empire Blvd.
• From BQE: Take BQE to Prospect Expressway, 10th Ave. exit. Make left on 11th Ave. Make right on Prospect Park Southwest to Park Circle. From Circle, follow Parkside Ave. Make left on Ocean Ave. to Empire Blvd. 

Contact

For more information call (718) 789-2822. Questions or comments about Lefferts Historic House? We'd love to hear from you! Send an email to lefferts@prospectpark.org.